Volvo V50 (2007) vs. Mazda RX-8 (2010) Specs

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2007 Volvo V50 and 2010 Mazda RX-8 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2010
Model	Volvo V50	Mazda RX-8
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.4 in	-2.5 in
Length	177.7 in	175.6 in	2.1 in
Width	69.7 in	69.7 in	0 in
Height	57.2 in	52.8 in	4.4 in
Curb Weight	3379 lb.	3094 lb.	285 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	15.9 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.2 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	54.8 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.3 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	42.7 in	-1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	36.8 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	54.9 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	48.1 in	2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	32.2 in	2.2 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	74.9 in (over 2 rows)	1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	7.6 ft³	19.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	7.6 ft³	55.3 ft³

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review

2007 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review
2007	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review

2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Very comfortable Recaro seats, even on long drives. Larger people may not be comfortable so beware. see full Mazda RX-8 review
2009	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	Given the RX-8's compact dimensions, you wouldn't expect rear seat space to be a strength. But thanks to clever packaging and a subtly high roofline, there is actually space for real adults in back, provided those up front are short or move their seats up somewhat. With a pair of pickup-like rear-opening "half" rear doors, ingress and egress for rear seat passengers is a snap. For those who want a sports car but have children or need to transport a few friends occassionally, the RX-8 fits the bill nicely. see full Mazda RX-8 review

2010 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD	The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review

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